Fine dust in the air: Very worrying!

30-40% of pollutant emissions are caused by traffic, 20% is from burning garbage and straw. The rest is due to cooking food and industrial activities. The most concerned scientists are fine dust in the air .

At the seminar on "Air Quality Management in Southeast Asia" organized by Asian Institute of Techology (AIT) and the Faculty of Environment of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology in 3 days from 21 to 23 November 2007, scientists have issued warnings about the increased risks of air pollution in major cities of Southeast Asia in general and Vietnam in particular.

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, Head of AIT's Department of Engineering and Environmental Management, by placing air observation stations at the edge of the roads of two major urban areas, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. , scientists analyzed the composition of air pollutants as well as the source of pollution emissions.

30 to 40% of pollutant emissions are caused by transport activities (Photo: VNN)

It is noteworthy that 30 to 40% of the pollutant emissions are caused by transport activities, 20% is due to burning straw, straw, garbage ., the rest is from cooking food, activities industry.

According to Dr. Oanh, fine dust in the air is now a leading threat to human health and it is necessary to take corrective measures as soon as possible to protect the health of the community.

The workshop ' Air quality management in Southeast Asia ' attracted more than 70 scientists from Southeast Asia and a number of other countries with 27 papers presenting the latest research results of the houses. air quality science, experiences in managing and handling air pollution of countries.

This is an opportunity for scientists, managers and people who are passionate about the environmental protection of Southeast Asia to sit and exchange and learn from each other to find the best solutions for the protection of the election. Fresh air for our country.

Nguyen Thuy